Scheduled for Saturday, June 24 (rain or shine), the all-day Shepherdstown Street Fest is far and away the largest block party in the Eastern Panhandle of West Virginia.

Boasting free admission, parking, and shuttle services, this renowned event truly highlights all that is unique, artistic, and welcoming about Shepherdstown.

Last year’s festival saw approximately 8,000 people descend on West Virginia’s oldest town to experience one of the best fine arts & craft festivals in the region. And there’s something for everyone: live music around every turn; kids’ activities; dozens of artisan craft vendors; food food food; and so much more.

Additionally, Shepherdstown’s wonderful shops along German and Princess Streets will be open for the enjoyment of all in attendance—many of them offering specials of their own.

To top it off, every year, Street Fest names two non-profit charities, one regional and one local, that benefit from its proceeds. In 2016, Street Fest was able to donate $5,000 to both named organizations, and $1,700 to the town of Richwood, WV—to aid in relief for flood victims. This year’s recipients are the Shenandoah Women’s Center and PIGS Animal Sanctuary.

PIGS Animal Sanctuary is organized exclusively for charitable and educational purposes. The facility is a place of refuge to abused, abandoned, neglected, or unwanted animals—specializing in the care of pot-bellied and domestic pigs, while also sheltering other farm and domestic animals.

Typically, animals residing at the Sanctuary have complicated medical and/or emotional needs, a history of abuse and/or neglect, diseases or ailments related to factory farming or genetic engineering, and are often considered “un-adoptable.” Ultimately, the Sanctuary seeks to find forever homes for many animals, but serves as a permanent home for up to 500 un-adoptable animals on any given day.

The mission at Shenandoah Women’s Center is to eliminate violence against all people. The facility is dedicated to the empowerment of individuals who have felt the effects of personal and/or societal violence—which can come in the form(s) of domestic violence, sexual assault, LGBT abuse, stalking, human trafficking, and more.

Street Fest attendees should be advised that King Street, from German Street to High Street, will be closed from 8pm on Friday, June 23, to midnight on Saturday, June 24. German Street, from Princess Street to Church Street, and King Street, from German Street to New Street, will be closed on Saturday, June 24, from 6am-10pm.

For the safety of both town and festival attendees, the consumption of alcohol is permitted only within the beer/wine garden, and must be purchased from the approved Street Fest vendors. Coolers are not permitted within the beer/wine garden or on McMurran lawn. Street Fest also respectfully requests that attendees keep dogs at home due to the heat and crowds.